Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

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Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026, for masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996. Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August and is the only person charged in connection with Shakur's murder, which remained unsolved for nearly three decades. Judge Carli Kierny delivered the sentence during a hearing at Clark County District Court. The judge highlighted that Shakur’s death marked the end of his family’s emotional stability and called on Davis to face consequences for the pain he caused.

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NBC News. (2026, October 13). Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/duane-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-1996-murder-of-tupac-shakur-271513157526

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